Some more SMIFs

I spent another afternoon with the Smew on Monday.......................


They were constantly flying to and fro between the main lake and a small partially ice free pond. A bit challenging as they fly pretty quickly and the lighting was very variable.

I tried a few group shots.

My arms got a bit tired holding the 500mm lens.............

Here's a non BIF shot.

Sometimes my settings were all messed up.....................

It was another mild afternoon, spring is surely on the way..............................

Some more atmospheric ones...............

I hope they'll stick around for a bit but once the ice retreats they disperse all over the lake before they head north.

The drakes looked great in the afternoon light............